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About

Bablake ward occupies Coventry's northern central area, featuring a mix of residential streets and local commercial hubs. The ward is anchored by the historic Coventry Canal, which runs along its western edge, providing a distinct linear green space. Housing primarily consists of Victorian and Edwardian terraces, alongside more modern developments, creating varied streetscapes. The area includes sections of the city's inner ring road, influencing its urban character and connectivity.

A key landmark is the Bablake Old School building, a testament to the area's long history within the city's framework. The ward contains several smaller parks and recreational grounds, such as those near the canal towpath, used by residents. It functions as a residential district with its own high street services, independent shops, and community facilities, situated close to the broader city centre. The architectural blend and the preserved canal corridor give the locality its particular identity.

Area overview

On average Bablake has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 29% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 8.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bablake is £53,258 per year. There are 7 schools in Bablake: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Bablake is home to around 17,130 people, with a population density of about 797.1 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
8.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bablake Population
17,130
Population density
797.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.23(-19%)
Vehicle crime
9.17(+41%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.95(-5%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.13(-43%)
Other theft
5.43(-5%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
13,363
78.02%
Indian
820
4.79%
Other White
600
3.5%
Irish
480
2.8%
Arab
275
1.61%
Total population: 17,127

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,173
29.97%
Level 3 (A level)
2,597
18.65%
No qualifications
2,437
17.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,845
13.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,444
10.37%
Total 16+ residents: 13,926

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,898
41.48%
Owns with a mortgage
2,444
34.98%
Private landlord or letting agency
839
12.01%
Other social rented
398
5.7%
Social rents from council
218
3.12%
Total households: 6,987

Property prices in Bablake

Median price£270,000
Price per sq ft£295
Sales (last 12 months)223
Typical range (middle 50%)£223K – £350K

Based on 223 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £295 per square foot) in Bablake area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £1,175,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bablake over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached56£433,625£321
Semi-Detached74£283,750£313
Terraced85£232,000£270
Flats8£170,000£277

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bablake

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bablake.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£317,500£123,750£217,475£160,750
2017£335,000£122,500£220,000£173,250
2018£395,000£125,500£220,000£185,000
2019£345,000£127,000£244,500£187,500
2020£365,000£133,000£247,750£199,000
2021£365,000£125,000£267,000£217,000
2022£392,475£138,500£289,950£233,500
2023£396,250£173,500£284,976£231,000
2024£399,000£157,500£290,000£228,500
2025£425,000£170,000£291,547£238,000
2026£475,000£131,250£268,000£225,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bablake.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bablake.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£255£204£209£185
2017£267£195£223£199
2018£289£192£248£215
2019£293£219£259£220
2020£301£213£281£224
2021£317£203£286£248
2022£323£193£304£256
2023£330£252£312£262
2024£334£247£316£266
2025£323£263£330£265
2026£350£273£302£284
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bablake.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bablake in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Coventry district.

Band A£1,678
Band B£1,957
Band C£2,237
Band D£2,517
Band E£3,076
Band F£3,635
Band G£4,195
Band H£5,033

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Bablake ward.

Local councillors

Bea Christopher

Bablake - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

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